A consortium comprising DIF, Multiplex, Compass Group and Brookfield Financial has been nominated as the preferred tenderer to construct and manage a new 700-bed Karratha workers accommodation facility for Woodside.

Compass Group Australia, the country’s largest food and support services provider, is excited to announce the launch of a new range of Indigenous products as the latest addition to their national retail offering and the next phase in their ongoing commitment to support Indigenous suppliers across Australia.

Compass Group’s dedicated Offshore and Remote sector brand ESS has received the 2016 Workforce Innovation Award from the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) in recognition of creative and strategic efforts to overcome workforce challenges and deliver quality outcomes for communities and individuals in the resources industry.

Compass Group, a world-leading food and support services company operating across nine business sectors in Australia, today unveiled Project 1050, a comprehensive recruitment effort aimed at hiring an additional 1,050 Indigenous jobseekers over the next three years.

Toll Group, the Asia Pacific region’s leading provider of transport and logistics, and ESS Support Services Worldwide (ESS) have announced the strengthening of their long-standing relationship by unveiling a fleet of custom designed linehaul refrigerated trailers.

The 2014 Tastelife Challenge, a 12-week weight loss program implemented by ESS Support Services, the dedicated defence, remote and offshore brand of Compass Group Australia, resulted in more than four tonnes of weight being lost by participants who completed the challenge. A total of 2,542cm were shed from participants’ waistline as well – an average of 7.39cm per person.

The first sixteen Indigenous Australians to complete the first phase of a unique pilot apprenticeship program today are embarking on new careers in hospitality. The Warrigal Program – named after an Indigenous plant that flourishes and thrives in any environment – prepares young Indigenous Australians for careers in the hospitality industry by offering industry qualifications, real-world experience and holistic support through mentoring, motivation and care both during their work day and in their personal lives.

Compass Group Australia has been awarded a major contract to provide hospitality and catering services at Australian Defence locations in New South Wales and Queensland as part of the Defence Support and Reform Group’s Base Services Retendering project.

BISTRO MINT OPENS AT THE MINT, SYDNEY
The opportunity to enjoy a Parisian-inspired breakfast and lunch without leaving Sydney is now a reality as Bistro Mint opens at The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Businesses and government urged to realise potential of Indigenous supplier partnerships
Sydney, Australia, June 02 2014: Compass Group (Australia), a world-leading food and support services company operating 10 sector brands across Australia, has been named Corporate Member of the Year at the 2014 Supply Nation Awards and called on business and governments to double their efforts in partnering with Indigenous suppliers.

The Mint and the Justice & Police Museum in Sydney take on a new flavour with Restaurant Associates (RA) having recently taken over as hospitality partner of these two historic venues that belong to Sydney Living Museums’ (SLM) collection of houses and museums.